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FE58 ZXO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,539 mi
Last recorded119,539 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 ZXO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 119,539 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns/os - lower arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns/os - upper wishbone bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns/os - sway bar 'D' bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 119,539 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns/os - lower arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns/os - upper wishbone bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns/os - sway bar 'D' bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os - 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 110,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 110,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 107,733 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 107,733 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 104,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 101,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 101,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 84,387 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,761 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 64,189 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 61,975 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 57,911 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,168 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2012 34,856 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 19,541 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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FE58 ZXO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 47,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE58 ZXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE58 ZXO registered?

FE58 ZXO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for FE58 ZXO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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